Distance From Kaya Airport to Kigali International Airport, XKY - KGL Distance

The distance from Kaya Airport (XKY) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 2381 miles or 3831 kilometers or 2067 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kaya ( Burkina Faso ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaya and Kigali takes around 5 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaya Airport, Kaya, Burkina Faso to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 5 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • XKY - KGL

Kilometers		3831 km
Statute Miles		2381 miles
Nautical Miles		2067 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 28 minutes

Kaya Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - XKY to KGL Flight Path

Location of Kaya Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kaya to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kaya, Burkina Faso and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Kaya, Burkina Faso and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XKY - KGL

Time difference between Kaya (Burkina Faso) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 2 Hours.
Kigali time is 2 Hours ahead of Kaya.

Location	Local Time
Kaya (Burkina Faso)	2026-10-29, 04:11:20 GMT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-10-29, 06:11:20 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kaya Airport (XKY / DFCA) Kaya, Burkina Faso

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda